James Urness

James Urness, M.D. serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology, Pain and Perioperative Medicine at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, contributing to clinical care and academic training within the Anesthesiology division.

His educational foundation includes:

• BS in Biochemistry from Rockhurst University
• MD from Medical College of Wisconsin
• Anesthesiology Residency at Wayne State University, Henry Ford Hospital
• Clinical Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Dr. Urness specializes in Critical Care Medicine and Anesthesiology with strong emphasis on Quality Improvement and Patient Safety methodologies. His clinical work integrates evidence-based practices to optimize perioperative outcomes, particularly through system-level interventions in operating room and ICU settings. His training at Harvard-affiliated institutions underscores expertise in managing complex critical care scenarios while maintaining patient-centered care standards.

Professional engagement includes:

• Society of Critical Care Anesthesiologists (Member, 2021–Present)
• American Society of Anesthesiology (Member, 2018–Present)

His academic role involves direct patient care, resident/fellow supervision, and ongoing quality improvement initiatives across surgical and critical care environments at The University of Kansas Health System.